Ocular Hypertension A&P

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IOP lowering treatment is not indicated at this time; continue to monitor condition as directed with yearly IOP checks OU. Edu pt on condition & exam findings. Edu pt on importance of monitoring condition in order to rule out pathological etiologies such as but not limited to glaucoma.

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